Independent Adoption Social Worker

Polaris; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking independent adoption social workers in London and surrounding areas. This role involves assessing and preparing prospective adopters and offering continuous support through the adoption process. Ideal candidates will possess robust experience in writing assessment reports and a solid understanding of therapeutic parenting approaches. The agency provides regular consultation and support, fostering professional development. If you are a qualified social worker eager to make a meaningful impact in the adoption sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in adoption assessments and support.
• Ability to write robust assessment reports and understand therapeutic parenting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare prospective adopters for the adoption process.
• Provide ongoing support to approved adopters until the adoption order.

Skills

Adoption assessment experience

Support experience

Writing assessment reports

Understanding of therapeutic parenting

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

Independent adoption social workers needed in London, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Kent and Essex

Are you a qualified social worker with adoption assessment and support experience?

Adopters for Adoption is a national adoption agency and we're looking for self-employed social workers to assess and prepare prospective adopters and to offer ongoing support to approved adopters, through to the adoption order. We would particularly like to hear from you if you have experience of writing robust assessment reports and a good understanding of therapeutic parenting approaches.

We offer regular consultation and support to our independent social workers, and opportunities for practice development.

If you feel that you have the appropriate social work skills and experience and wish to find out more about applying to work with Adopters for Adoption, please email us. Please feel welcome to give us a call to find out more about the role.